The Top Reasons I Want a Mac Laptop

I’ve always had a Windows platform, but the more I work on Macs at school, I want one of my own.

In grade school, around 5th grade, I encountered my first computer. It was an Apple computer and it had large, floppy, black discs. The computer I had at home was an IBM where I played games such as ‘Number Munchers’ and ‘Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?’ on small A drive discs. When the Internet came along in ‘97, we upgraded our computer again–to a Compaq computer, I believe. First it was Windows 95, then 98 and finally Windows 2000. Then, it died. When I got my laptop, I got Windows Vista on it, and that was only a year ago. Now, there’s Window 7 out and who knows what Windows will come up with next. Is this all too much? I agree
This is one of the reasons I am sincerely considering changing over to the Mac operating system. It’s not that Windows is advancing too fast–believe me, I can keep up with technology–most of the time I have my ipod in my ears while writing my Triond articles. To all of you Windows users, I’m sorry for the betrayal, but I have fallen in love with the Mac. And I’m going to convert as soon as my Dell laptop dies. In fact, seeing how it likes to randomly shut off–it could be soon!
First and foremost, though, I need a Mac for the software. I am a photographer and a designer. And, I’m going into Journalism which uses the Mac operating system. First, Adobe Suites programs are big for a Mac computer. Photoshop CS4 offers a lot to me as a photographer. I can edit my photos, add designs to them, and use tools such as burns as shadows to create more effects. Likewise, Indesign CS4 is one I have been using quite frequently. You can design pages for almost anything on here–newspapers, magazines, brochures–and even your resume. I have also used Garageband, Final Cut and iMovie. I’m almost sure none of these have a compatible Windows software program, and if so, it’d slow my machine down. My Dell does play well with other computers.
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Another reason is obvious–viruses. Windows has the risk of viruses with every email you open, and this isn’t so true with Mac. I’m sure Mac has a few, but not as damaging as those on Windows. The ones on Windows can crash your machine and it’s going to need life support. If you had a Mac, you have a fewer chance of your machine being affected by this. In fact, Macs have very few viruses if at all–which is why I must convert to the other side, fellow Windows users.
Third, I really enjoy Mac’s keyboards. I can’t really pin-point it, except that the flatness helps me with my typing speed. I fly across Mac keyboards, whereas with Windows keyboards I always seem to go to slower. I think it’s because Windows keyboards have keys that are somewhat raised higher than Macs. It’s just a preference I like, although I have seen some Windows laptops that have better keyboards than mine, too.
Next, I find myself getting more picky with web browsers. Whereas I used to use Internet Explorer and Firefox almost everyday, I find myself clicking on Safari more now. This is the browser we have on the Macs at school, and I have most recently downloaded it to my Windows laptop. It’s more of a comfort level for me and I find it easiest to use. Internet Explorer seems to crash more than Firefox, and that’s just frustrating. Com’n Windows and Mac users, we can all relate here.
Finally, another strong reason is this: customer service. Now, given, I have only dealt with apple techs on limited occasions. The amount they knew about the product, however, was amazing. I felt that it was a better quality phone call than in all 5 years with my eMachines desktop computer. And, Apple techs make sure not sure you don’t get off the phone until your questions are answered. There was one night with eMachines when the person told me she ‘hasn’t any idea.’ Needless to say, she did go get help, but it just makes me wonder sometimes.
Whenever I do change to a Mac, I know I’ll be happy with my quality machine. Overall, I have been happy with my Dell–other than a series of problems the first few months. And, it does like to shut off randomly while typing papers for school–luck of the draw? I might not get my Mac until I graduate college or until I’m established in my career. Whenever I do get it, I know it’ll take me to places I haven’t been with my photography and design. Macs really are the best computer–hands down.